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Opening Date: July 8, 2021<\/p>\n
Open Until Filled<\/p>\n
Review Date: July 22, 2021<\/p>\n
Monthly Salary: $5,081-$6,035<\/p>\n
See application PDF Employment Application 6102019 Fill In<\/a><\/p>\n JOB SUMMARY<\/strong> (Full position description is available. Please contact Human Resources. Contact info. below) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES<\/strong>(Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the examples include all tasks that may be performed in positions of this class)<\/p>\n Manages a full misdemeanor caseload (simple and gross misdemeanors). EDUCATION \/ EXPERIENCE \/ REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Must be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong> Return Applications to: Mason County Human Resources
\nA Deputy Public Defender I primarily practices in District Court, and plans, organizes, and coordinates the representation and defense of indigent clients in criminal cases for the County, with minimal supervision from a higher level defense attorney. Prepares and tries simple and gross misdemeanor cases.<\/p>\n
\nPrepares cases for trial, pre-trial, and post-trial hearings and\/or plea bargains with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Assists other attorneys in matters of trial strategy, tactics, and legal research and analysis.
\nHandles miscellaneous court hearings, including, but not limited to: preliminary appearance calendars, arraignment calendars, non-compliance calendars, ability to substitute in Drug Court hearings, Juvenile Court, and Superior Court when necessary.
\nMaintains membership in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association and complies with all relevant standards for representing indigent defendants in accordance with the Washington State Supreme Court and Mason County.
\nReviews police reports, interviews witnesses, and works with the court and deputy prosecutors to resolve cases as appropriate.
\nPerforms a variety of legal office work, prepares appropriate legal pleadings, and does necessary research. Maintains accurate and complete statistical information to be used for future needs and projections.
\nAppropriately utilizes non-attorney professional services.
\nProvides limited back-up defense coverage for Juvenile and Superior Courts and is knowledgeable of District, Juvenile, and Superior Court rules and procedures.
\nPerforms other duties as assigned by the Chief Public Defender.<\/p>\n
\nKnowledge of criminal law and judicial procedure of Washington State, techniques of interviewing, and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases, with emphasis on felonies.
\nAbility to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
\nPresent law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
\nWork harmoniously and maintain good public relations.
\nOne year of practice as an intern and\/or attorney preferred, with further preference given to previous experience representing indigent clients.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants are required to submit a Mason County Application. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format, and a resume may be attached. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment. Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened based upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please read the reverse side for additional information. This selection process may be subject to change.<\/p>\n
\nMailing Address – 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584<\/p>\n